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How do you say "napkin" in Russian?
салфетка
salfetka
In Russian, "napkin" is салфетка.
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Pronunciation
Say sahl-FET-kah, with stress on the second syllable. It is a three-syllable word.
Writing and usage
Салфетка is feminine, ending in -ka. It has eight letters. The soft sign makes the t soft before the e.
Example sentence
Салфетка помогает вытереть рот.
The napkin helps wipe your mouth.
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How to remember салфетка
Салфетка sounds like 'sal-FET-ka', and napkins keep your meal tidy.
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Questions about салфетка
How do you say "napkin" in Russian?
In Russian, "napkin" is салфетка. It is a noun.
How is салфетка written in Russian?
Салфетка is feminine, ending in -ka. It has eight letters. The soft sign makes the t soft before the e.
How is салфетка used in a sentence?
Use салфетка as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Салфетка помогает вытереть рот. (The napkin helps wipe your mouth.).
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